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KHHY LED RECHARGEABLE SEARCHLIGHT rechargeable torch — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireJun 17, 2016
Photo from the official notice: KHHY LED RECHARGEABLE SEARCHLIGHT rechargeable torch — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: KHHY LED RECHARGEABLE SEARCHLIGHT rechargeable torch — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: KHHY LED RECHARGEABLE SEARCHLIGHT rechargeable torch — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: KHHY LED RECHARGEABLE SEARCHLIGHT rechargeable torch — electric shock & fire risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The cover for the LED can be removed by hand while charging, leaving live parts accessible. The cross-sectional area of the core of the wires is insufficient: in case of a short circuit the wires may overheat and can cause a fire. In addition, the flame resistance of the insulating material that holds the pins of the built-in plug in position is insufficient. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant standards EN 60598.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other
  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (17/03/2016)

Product description

Rechargeable torch with 15 LEDs. The housing of the rechargeable torch is made of red plastic with transparent and black protective lampshade. On the product there is an inscription in Chinese and the following name is reported: "HIGH POWER STRONG LIGHT SEACHT". The product is supplied in a colourf

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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